Record ID: HESH-D4E662
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) as a memorial coin for Antoninus Pius. Coin dates to circa 180 AD (Reece Period 8). The coin has suffered one small nick to the edge but is otherwise in good condition with radial cracking probably due to poor striking. The reverse shows and eagle standing on a ledge with the head facing right. The reverse legend reads CONSECRATIO. The obverse shows a bareheaded bust facing right. The obverse legend reads DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS. Diameter: 18.44mm. Thickness: 1.63mm. Weight: 2.5g. Die axis: 12 o'clock. RIC III, p …
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-7D8D25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy As of Lucilla dating to the AD 164-169 (Reece Period 8). S[ALVS] SC reverse depicting Salus standing left, feeding a snake twined around an altar and holding a sceptre. The obverse shows a draped bust facing right. Obverse legend reads [LVCILL]AE [AVG] ANTON[INI AVG F]. RIC III, p354, no. 1761. Diameter: 30.29mm. Thickness: 4.45mm. Weight: 14.7g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
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